Man jailed for murder of Leanne Williams
A man from Swansea has been jailed for the murder of 47-year-old Leanne Williams. On August 18, 34-year-old Matthew Battenbough, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to Leanne’s murder, which took place in February this year. Leanne Williams’ body was…
Dangerous driver who seriously injured four-year-old girl in Carmarthen jailed for 10 months
A driver whose actions on 20th February 2023 led to the serious injury of a four-year-old girl has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment and given a 20-month driving disqualification. 48-year-old Jolanta Motiejuniene, of Lesley Street, Port Talbot was found guilty…
Let’s Talk About Wales: Rhun ap Iorwerth to visit Caerffili on the third stop of his leader’s tour
Electing Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle in Caerffili by-election is a ‘first step’ to electing a Plaid Cymru government, says leader Rhun ap Iorwerth ahead of his visit to Caerffili on Thursday 2 October. Plaid Cymru’s Lindsay Whittle is the party’s…
Welsh Government steps up calls for Crown Estate devolution
Deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies has pledged to continue to press the case for powers over the Crown Estate amid a growing chorus of calls for devolution to Wales. Mr Irranca-Davies supported devolving the Crown Estate, which owns much of…
UK Government’s ‘BritCard’ Digital ID Faces Widespread Backlash
The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system, dubbed the ‘BritCard’, by 2029. This initiative aims to strengthen border security and streamline access to public services. The digital ID would be stored on smartphones and…
First Minister to remain ‘ultimate judge’ of ministers’ conduct
First minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed she will continue to have the final say on breaches of conduct by her ministers amid concerns about a lack of independence. Baroness Morgan announced she will establish an independent adviser on ministerial standards…
Pro-Russian bribery scandal overshadows Reform Candidate in Caerphilly by-election
The Caerphilly Senedd by-election has been rocked by revelations that Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales and one-time Member of the European Parliament, has pleaded guilty to bribery offences linked to pro-Russian statements. The fallout is…
Llanelli Councillor Accuses Reform and Conservatives of ‘Hypocrisy’ Over Refugee Policy
A Llanelli town councillor has accused Reform UK and Conservative politicians of hypocrisy over their criticism of the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary policy, which has supported thousands of Ukrainian refugees since the start of the war with Russia. Councillor…
Scarlet Fans to hold March in Llanelli as WRU Considers Future of Welsh Rugby Regions
On Saturday 27 September 2025, Scarlets fans will be walking from the old Stradey Park rugby posts to Parc y Scarlets, before the first game of the season at home to Munster. The march will be starting at 1.00pm from…
Prince Philip Hospital’s MIU will be developed into Urgent Care Treatment Centre
Prince Philip Hospital Minor Injury Unit will be developed into an Urgent Care Treatment Centre, Hywel Dda University Health Board decided, following consultation with the community, at a Board meeting today (Thursday 25 September). The chosen option (4a) was developed…